A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland Glossary

by Samuel Johnson

A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland Glossary

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Frivolous

acting foolishly or not in a serious manner

Lofty

something tall or towering

Shilling

a coin that was used in the United Kingdom until 1971

Avarice

a selfish want for money

Condemn

to disapprove or have conflict

Diminutive

unusually tiny, miniature

Credulity

to believe something is correct too easily or too quickly

Obscured

not clear, vague

Prosperity

to be prosperous

Tumult

loud sounds or disorder

Torrent

a fast and powerful stream of liquid

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